DXD: The Awakening Of Phenex

[+4500 luck points for the death of Zeus]

[Total luck points: 39,500]

The cold, mechanical sound of the system echoed in Riser's mind, but he kept an impassive face, even with the significant increase in his luck points. The tense silence in Olympus still prevailed as the gods remained in shock at Zeus's destruction.

Suddenly, a deep voice filled with fury broke the silence.

"You'll pay for this, Riser!" shouted Ares, the god of war, as he rose from his throne, his eyes blazing with anger. "I am the god of war! I won't let an insolent Devil like you leave here alive!"

Ares advanced, his hands surrounded by a pure warrior energy, ready for battle. The ground trembled beneath his feet as he approached Riser with determined steps.

Riser only smiled coldly, unfazed by Ares' threat. When the god of war got closer, raising his fist to deliver a destructive blow, Riser moved first.

FWOOOSH!

With impressive speed, Riser closed the distance and, with a single punch wrapped in his golden flames, struck Ares directly in the chest.

BOOOOOM!

The impact was devastating. Ares, surprised by Riser's absurd strength, was thrown back with such force that his body collided with a wall, instantly pulverizing it. His divine armor began to shatter, and his body, unable to withstand Riser's blow, quickly disintegrated into dust.

The entire hall shook with the explosion, and the remaining gods watched in horror as Ares, the god of war, was obliterated in mere seconds.

[+3000 luck points for the death of Ares]

[Total luck points: 42,500]

The system announced the new reward, but Riser merely turned to the other gods, his eyes cold and merciless. He didn't need more words. The message was clear: to challenge the underworld would only bring destruction.

"Is there anyone else willing to challenge the underworld?"

"What do you want, Riser?" asked Poseidon, his deep voice echoing through the hall as he rose from his throne, his expression stern but cautious. Unlike Ares, Poseidon did not advance immediately, keeping a defensive and calculating stance.

Riser looked at Poseidon with disdain, his eyes cold and merciless. Without saying a word, he snapped his fingers.

Snap!

FWOOOSH!

The golden flames surrounding Riser's body intensified and, in a swift movement, they spread to Serafall, consuming the chains that bound her and disintegrating them instantly.

Serafall, now free, stepped forward, her eyes shining with gratitude as she approached Riser.

"Thank you, Riser-chan," she said, her voice soft but firm as she walked up to him.

Riser nodded slightly as he watched Serafall approach. His expression remained calm, but there was a gleam of determination in his eyes.

"Go, Serafall. Speak to your sister. She's worried about you."

"Thank you again, Riser-chan. I'll go see Sona-chan immediately," replied Serafall, smiling slightly before activating her magic circle.

FWOOOSH!

With one last look at Riser, Serafall disappeared amid the circle's glow, teleporting to the underworld. Riser stood in silence for a moment, watching the place where Serafall had been, before turning his attention back to the remaining gods.

He took a few steps forward, the sound of his steps echoing through the grand hall until he stopped before the gods who still stared at him, visibly shaken by what had just happened.

"Now, let's get to the point," Riser said, his voice cutting through the air like a sharp blade. "This will be the end of Olympus as you know it."

The remaining gods exchanged nervous glances, knowing they were at Riser's mercy. The power he had demonstrated was overwhelming, and they knew direct confrontation would not be a viable option.

"I'll give you two choices," Riser continued, his expression cold. "Kneel and swear loyalty to me by the River Styx, or..."

The hall fell into complete silence as all the gods awaited the end of Riser's sentence.

"...die."

Poseidon, the god of the seas, stood up from his throne, his expression filled with fury and disbelief.

"Do you think you can subjugate us as you did with Zeus and Ares?" shouted Poseidon, his voice deep and furious. "We are gods! You're out of your place, Devil!"

Riser merely smiled coldly at Poseidon's words. Without saying anything, he snapped his fingers.

Snap!

FWOOOSH!

Riser's golden flames exploded around Poseidon, consuming him completely. The god of the seas tried to resist, but the flames were overwhelming, disintegrating his divine form in seconds. Poseidon let out one last scream of despair before being completely consumed.

[+4500 luck points for the death of Poseidon]

[Total luck points: 47,000]

The system announced the new reward, but Riser hardly reacted. He merely observed the void where Poseidon had been, while the remaining gods looked at him with expressions of pure horror.

The hall of Olympus, once a symbol of power and glory, now lay in deadly silence. None of the gods dared make a move, fearing the same fate that had consumed Zeus, Ares, and Poseidon.

Finally, Athena, the goddess of wisdom, stepped forward. Her expression was serious but also carried a weight of resignation. She knew there was no other choice.

Athena knelt before Riser, bowing her head in submission.

"I, Athena, swear by the River Styx my loyalty to you, Riser Asmodeus," she said, her voice firm but calm. "You are the new sovereign of Olympus."

BOOM!

A thunderous roar reverberated through Olympus as Athena finished her oath, as if the very cosmos confirmed the change in power.

Riser smiled, satisfied with Athena's oath. The victory was his.

After Athena made her oath, the other gods, although hesitant and shaken by the deaths of Zeus, Ares, and Poseidon, began to kneel one by one. Hera, her heart breaking at the loss of her husband, was the first among the rest to submit. She looked at the ground, tears streaming down her face, but said nothing.

One by one, the gods of Olympus swore loyalty to Riser Asmodeus, recognizing him as their new sovereign. The weight of the oath, made by the River Styx, resonated deeply in the air, confirming the new order of Olympus.

When all had finished their oaths, Riser turned to Athena, who had been the first to take the initiative and kneel.

"You were the smartest of all," Riser said, his voice cold and calculated as he observed the goddess of wisdom. "For that, I will give you a chance. From today, you will be the ruler of Olympus."

Athena raised her head, visibly surprised by Riser's declaration. She hadn't expected to be elevated to a leadership position, but she knew that, at that moment, she couldn't show weakness.

"Thank you, Asmodeus-sama," said Athena, her voice calm but submissive. The way she addressed him showed total deference, which made Riser raise an eyebrow, observing her with curiosity.

'She's more cunning than she seems.'

Still, Riser decided to ignore Athena's evident submission. His focus was on consolidating his rule over Olympus and ensuring that the gods would no longer be a threat to the underworld.

He looked at the other gods, who were still kneeling.

"Does anyone have anything against my orders?" Riser asked, his cutting voice echoing through the hall.

The silence that followed was absolute. None of the gods dared raise their heads, let alone challenge his new authority. They knew that resisting would be futile and that Riser's power surpassed anything they could imagine.

With Olympus now under his control and Athena appointed as ruler, Riser smiled slightly, pleased with the outcome.

"So it will be," he said before turning his back on Zeus's throne, walking towards the hall's exit. "Olympus will be reborn under new leadership... under my command."

He paused for a moment, casting one last look at Athena, who was still kneeling.

"Do what is necessary to keep Olympus under control, Athena. Don't disappoint me."

Athena nodded respectfully. "I won't disappoint you, Asmodeus-sama."

With that, Riser activated his magic circle.

FWOOOSH!

He disappeared from Olympus, returning to the underworld, leaving behind a legacy of power and submission, with Athena as his new leader in Olympus.

Athena slowly rose, her eyes observing the gods around her. The silence still reigned, but the atmosphere had changed.

"Now, I command you all."

Aphrodite rose from where she had been kneeling, her gaze full of curiosity and a slight hint of disdain.

"You adapted quite quickly, didn't you?"

"I adapt to circumstances. It's what we do to survive," Athena retorted, showing no emotion.

"She saved us," said a gentle voice, interrupting the tension between the two. Artemis joined the conversation, her eyes serious but calm as she observed the two goddesses.

"If Athena hadn't taken the initiative, we might all be dead now."

Aphrodite raised an eyebrow, turning to Artemis. "Do you really think she saved us? Or did she just save herself, and we got lucky as a result?"

"Now, it no longer matters who saved whom," said Athena, her voice carrying an unquestionable authority. "We made an oath. And we have to keep it. You all know the consequences if we don't."

The silence that followed was heavy, as all the gods reflected on the weight of the oath made by the River Styx, a sacred and inviolable promise. Breaking it would mean terrible consequences, something none of them were willing to face.

Athena, maintaining her firm posture, looked at the devastated state of Olympus around her. The destroyed hall, the rubble that once was Zeus's throne, and the battle marks still present reminded everyone of the cruel reality they faced.

"Let's rebuild this place," Athena said resolutely. "Olympus will not fall. Under my leadership, we will rebuild everything. And we will do it as we swore... under the command of Riser Asmodeus."

Aphrodite and Artemis, although still cautious and doubtful, nodded, aware that there was no other option. Athena's leadership was firmly established, and the future of Olympus now depended on how they would deal with this new reality.

The new Olympus was being born, but under a shadow of submission and power they had never experienced before.

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